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T-ara’s Hyomin Sparks Buzz With 'Chef' Ambitions, Kicks Off Japanese Cuisine Research

A passion-packed week of cooking study

Hyomin (T-ara), Idol, Japanese cuisine research
Photo: Hyomin of T-ara on Instagram
Hyomin (T-ara), Idol, Japanese cuisine research
Photo: Hyomin of T-ara on Instagram
Hyomin (T-ara), Idol, Japanese cuisine research
Photo: Hyomin of T-ara on Instagram

On March 25, 2026, Hyomin of T-ara dropped a new Instagram post that immediately drew major attention, revealing she’s diving headfirst into mastering Japanese cuisine through intensive review and recipe R&D.

In the photos, Hyomin appears in comfy attire, holding multiple cookbooks focused on Japanese dishes. She captioned the post, "Japanese cuisine review & recipe research week..."

Fans cheered her on with comments like "Chef Hyomin, please share your recipes!" and said they’re excited to follow her culinary journey.